Ramadan 2026: Registration open for I’tikaf in Mecca and Medina mosques, here’s how to apply | World News
Worshipers planning to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan can now apply as authorities have opened registration for the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.The Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque confirms that registration has begun at 11am on Friday, 3rd Ramadan 1447According to the approved organizational plan for the holy month, Itikaf will begin on the 20th of Ramadan and continue until the end of the 30th of Ramadan.Applications must be submitted electronically through the official portal:https://eservices.alharamain.gov.sa/loginApplicants must:
- Log in or create a new account on the portal
- Or access the system via the Nafath platform (for citizens and residents)
- Choose a designated i’tikaf location, the Grand Mosque in Mecca or the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina
- Agree to terms and conditions
- Fill in the required information and submit your application
Successful applicants will receive a text message confirming acceptance along with nomination details.
Organized and regulated environment
The authorities reiterated that these arrangements are intended to ensure that believers are able to worship in a safe, organized and spiritually focused environment throughout Ramadan.Many Muslims choose to spend the last ten days of Ramadan, devoting themselves to worship and away from worldly distractions. This practice follows the example of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.Although ten days of itikaf are to be observed in the Sunnah, at least one day and one night is allowed.As the final ten nights approach, the registration window now allows believers to prepare for this period of reflection at two of Islam’s holiest sites.
